Cursive Dekup 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, social media, packaging, invitations, casual, expressive, modern, airy, friendly, handwritten realism, casual elegance, signature style, light texture, headline impact, brushy, calligraphic, monolinear, loopy, bouncy.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and forward-leaning construction. Strokes are slender and fluid with subtle pressure changes, producing tapered entries and exits and occasional thicker turns. Letterforms are narrow and tall with generous ascenders/descenders, and the rhythm is quick and slightly irregular, like natural handwriting. Connections appear selectively in lowercase, with frequent single-stroke joins and open counters that keep the texture light.
Well-suited for short to medium display settings where a handwritten voice is desired—logos, branding accents, social posts, quotes, product labels, and casual invitation pieces. It works best at sizes where its thin strokes and tight proportions remain clear, and where the expressive capitals can be used for emphasis.
The font reads as personal and upbeat, with an energetic, conversational tone. Its quick curves and occasional flourishes create a sense of spontaneity that feels contemporary rather than formal. Overall it conveys warmth and approachability while still looking stylish and intentional.
Designed to capture fast, natural penmanship in a refined, consistent font, balancing casual informality with a clean, contemporary script silhouette. The narrow, tall proportions and light stroke color suggest an aim for elegant emphasis without heaviness.
Capitals are simplified and signature-like, often built from a few sweeping strokes, which can add emphasis in headlines. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with smooth curves and open forms, maintaining the light, airy color in mixed text.